Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi where Girona FC play host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 20,162 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by John Dalglish.
The pitch is in good condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by John Dalglish.
0.00
0-0Union Las Palmas kick off and get the match underway!
2.13
0-0Otávio Cardoso makes an attacking run forward. Otávio Cardoso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patricio Blanco.
3.07
0-0Luke James threads a neat ball through to Pablo Zubizarreta. Pablo Zubizarreta chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi whips in a cross ball towards John Dickov. John Dickov makes a looping header on goal but it is deflected wide by Kubilay Türkyilmaz.
4.30
0-0It's a corner kick which Claudio Pichichi takes quickly, playing the ball short to Pablo Zubizarreta. Pablo Zubizarreta flicks the ball on with his first touch. John Dickov shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
6.08
0-0Juan-Carlos Sanz comes in with a late challenge on Gerhard Röhlig. Juan-Carlos Sanz is warned by the referee! Gerhard Röhlig runs off the knock.
10.43
0-0Rafael Alvarez clumsily knocks into Claude Levet. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Claude Levet grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.39
0-0Eduardo Castro threads a neat ball through to Juan Duran. Juan Duran sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Leonardo Guerrero!
21.07
Otávio Cardoso threads a neat ball through to Juan Duran. Juan Duran knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Guerrero who gathers it comfortably.
22.50
1-0Otávio Cardoso knocks the ball forward to Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.31
Claude Levet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Röhlig. Gerhard Röhlig knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patricio Blanco.
33.09
Pedro Menendez kicks a strong pass forward to Luke James. Luke James flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Zubizarreta who brings the ball under control. Pablo Zubizarreta lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Jose Barbosa has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Girona FC appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half. The Girona FC players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Girona FC kick off and get the second half underway!
47.13
Juan-Carlos Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Alvarez collects the pass. Rafael Alvarez whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Zubizarreta. Pablo Zubizarreta powers a header at goal. Jose Barbosa gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
54.21
1-1Pedro Menendez knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz hits a low pass to Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
67.27
Luke James pushes mid-way up the pitch. Luke James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
69.13
Eduardo Castro flicks a high ball forward to Otávio Cardoso who takes it down. Otávio Cardoso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Guerrero who gathers it comfortably.
71.05
Without breaking stride, Antonio Lorenzo plays the ball forward to Gerhard Röhlig. Gerhard Röhlig decides to run forward with the ball. Gerhard Röhlig knocks in a cross ball towards Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.14
Rafael Caballero pushes mid-way up the pitch. Rafael Caballero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Caballero lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Nunez. Alejandro Nunez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but Antonio Lorenzo is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
73.02
With a delightful solo run, Kubilay Türkyilmaz stretches the opposition's defence. Kubilay Türkyilmaz whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Röhlig. Gerhard Röhlig gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Leonardo Guerrero manages to gather it comfortably.
77.12
Patricio Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Zubizarreta collects the pass. Pablo Zubizarreta hits a low pass to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
78.42
Juan-Carlos Sanz flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Zubizarreta who takes it down. Pablo Zubizarreta whips in a cross ball towards John Dickov. John Dickov fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Pablo Zubizarreta threads the ball through to Alejandro Nunez. Alejandro Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Jose Barbosa.
90.00
It's a corner kick. Claudio Pichichi loops the ball over to the far post. Pablo Zubizarreta shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
22.2%
42.9%
34.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Claudio Pichichi of Union Las Palmas |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Barbosa (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kubilay Türkyilmaz (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Claude Levet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antonio Lorenzo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gerhard Röhlig (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Guillermo Leon (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eduardo Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Otávio Cardoso (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Juan Duran (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rafael Romero (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Elías Pereyra (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | John Brady (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Garcia (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martin Hierro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leonardo Guerrero (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Patricio Blanco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luke James (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Pedro Menendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rafael Caballero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Juan-Carlos Sanz (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pablo Zubizarreta (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Claudio Pichichi (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Rafael Alvarez (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Alejandro Nunez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | John Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sebastian Rodriquez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gabriel Gainza (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Gento (ATT) | 0 | |